A few weeks ago we celebrated Jeff's birthday.
Gifts are a tough one for me.
I like them if they're thoughtful.
I could not figure out a thoughtful gift.
A gift that declares-
I LOVE YOU!
YOU'RE EVERYTHING TO ME!
THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE YOU!
THE WORLD IS BETTER WITH YOU IN IT!
What to buy to convey all that?
Things rust.
They get stored and forgotten.
Although,
making things is a whole different story.
A photo book,
a book of all our love letters,
daily [I love you because] written for a year and then bound in a book.
All ideas I thought of a week before his bday.
oops.
So instead.
A surprise open house.
6:30-8:30
Invited 80 on FACEBOOK and some via email.
His mom and I made his favorite desserts.
Cherry Cheesecake.
Lemon Lush.
Better than anything Chocolate Cake.
I also had a stash of his favorite frozen treats.
To make an excuse for my more than normal cleaning frenzy,
I explained that our good friend was coming to stay with us.
He bought it.
So we got ready for her arrival.
We even bought new kitchen chairs.
(The ones we had were cheap and kept breaking.)
At 6:30 he was building them in his Pajama pants.
The guests began arriving at 6:33.
"SURPIRSE!!
100 people might be coming to our home tonight!"
It was amazing to have so many people help me
show Jeff just home much he's loved.
Half way through the party
I stuck some candles in a ice cream sandwich
(all the cakes were nearly gone).
We sang Happy Birthday.
And then I got all emotional and told everyone
I LOVE YOU!
Note to self.
Have my camera around my neck and
take way MORE pictures.
Jeff's dad got a few for me.
So we got ready for her arrival.
We even bought new kitchen chairs.
(The ones we had were cheap and kept breaking.)
At 6:30 he was building them in his Pajama pants.
The guests began arriving at 6:33.
"SURPIRSE!!
100 people might be coming to our home tonight!"
It was amazing to have so many people help me
show Jeff just home much he's loved.
Half way through the party
I stuck some candles in a ice cream sandwich
(all the cakes were nearly gone).
We sang Happy Birthday.
And then I got all emotional and told everyone
I LOVE YOU!
YOU'RE EVERYTHING TO ME!
THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE YOU!
THE WORLD IS BETTER WITH YOU IN IT!
I also shared how beautiful he makes me feel.
I can't remember what else I said.
I was shaking and crying.
My daughter heard me say it all,
so happy about that.
Wish I could have all our friends over every month.
The tangibility of acceptance and love
is such a blessing from friends and family.
Relationships are really the richest part of life.
My marriage is one my riches.
My husband is a gem.
Pretty sure he knows it.
I also shared how beautiful he makes me feel.
I can't remember what else I said.
I was shaking and crying.
My daughter heard me say it all,
so happy about that.
Wish I could have all our friends over every month.
The tangibility of acceptance and love
is such a blessing from friends and family.
Relationships are really the richest part of life.
My marriage is one my riches.
My husband is a gem.
Pretty sure he knows it.
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Have my camera around my neck and
take way MORE pictures.
Jeff's dad got a few for me.
I love your blog! Keep blogging and I promise not to be creepy. Just a little joke. I had so much fun at your house at the party. So did Brandon. Brandon really enjoys talking to you guys. We loved your friends! I enjoy meeting new friends. It is one of my favorite things. I think people and relationships are what make life fun. Great job on the party.
ReplyDeleteLoved reading this, Kim. You inspire me as a wife, mother, daughter of God, and friend. I'm sure you are also his greatest gem and what makes him feel the most rich.
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